Fantail Mullet
Mugil gyrans
A silvery mullet species with a distinctive fan-shaped tail fin that is commonly found in coastal waters. They are primarily filter feeders that consume algae and detritus.
Fantail Mullet at a glance
- Scientific name
- Mugil gyrans
- Typical size
- 8-12 inches, 0.5-1 lb
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Fantail mullet inhabit shallow coastal waters, bays, and estuaries along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. They are typically caught incidentally by anglers using small hooks and bread or dough baits, though they are more often targeted with cast nets for use as bait fish.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a fantail mullet through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksFantail Mullet questions people ask
Fantail Mullet is Mugil gyrans.
A typical fantail mullet runs 8-12 inches, 0.5-1 lb. Cobia records the length and weight of every fantail mullet you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Fantail mullet inhabit shallow coastal waters, bays, and estuaries along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. They are typically caught incidentally by anglers using small hooks and bread or dough baits, though they are more often targeted with cast nets for use as bait fish. It is a salt water species, filed under inshore in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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